Background and History
Opened in the 1890's, Massey Hall was one of Toronto's premier concerts venues for decades. In the late 1970's, the city's leaders and prominent figures called for the opening of a new concert hall in the heart of the Downtown District. Construction for the hall began in 1980 thanks to municipal and private funding, including donations from local entrepreneur Roy Thomson. Working with the Mather and Haldenby firm, Arthur Erickson was the chief architect for the new facility. The Toronto Symphony Orchestra had the honor of making the first performance at the concert hall in the fall of 1982. Since then, this acclaimed organization has been officially based at the venue. In 2002, the facility was renovated at a total cost of more than 20 million dollars. Significant acoustic enhancements were to the spacious interior, which was originally designed for music concerts. Since this major renovation, the hall has been a prime venue for diverse performances that go beyond classical music.Hall Seating

Events and Shows
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra dominates the calendar at Roy Thomson Hall. Throughout the year, you can enjoy the organization's performances of classical symphonies. For example, the Mozart Experience celebrates one of Europe's greatest composers. TCHAIKOVSKY’S THE NUTCRACKER & MORE runs for several weeks during the holiday season. Solo musicians, bands, comedians and public speakers also entertain the audience at this state-of-the-art facility. Guests also have wonderful opportunities to enjoy free concerts featuring the hall's historic Gabriel Kney organ pipe. Local youth and adult choirs usually participate in the free seasonal performances. For example, the Toronto Mass Choir performs the Glory of Gospel, which combines traditional Jazz with American Blues and Caribbean Reggae. Click to book your Toronto tours.Visiting Roy Thomson Hall

Location: 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5J 2H5
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Published On: 2018-11-07Updated On: 2019-10-23
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